Intern Ontario Blue Box Field Audit | Napanee, Ontario, Canada

OVERVIEW

Reporting totheManager National Material Quality theOperations Intern MQ&Iis responsible forproviding field support to the material quality audit teams. This will include working in the field in various locations aroundOntario supporting audits related to Preconditioning Facility (PCF) performance ProducerReportingandresidentialcurbside this role the Intern will ensure adherence to sampling audit and health and safety protocols andidentifyopportunities for continuous improvement. This is a contract position salaried paid and requires residency in Canada.

This position requires residency in the Napanee area to facilitate working on-site as well the ability for occasional travel within Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a thorough understanding of CMs sampling auditing and monitoring protocols and procedures.
  
• Ensures the work is completed safely andin accordance withCM and facility Health & Safety protocols.
  
• Ensures that audit protocols and procedures are always followed correctly consistently and efficiently.
  
• Ensures the field audit deliverables are provided ina timelyfashion.
  
• Ensures the audit facilities aremaintainedin a clean and safe state.
  
• Ensures the audit data collection recording and reporting areaccurate.
  
• Participates in the execution of sampling and auditing which may include:
  

• • Coordinating the collection of samples of inbound and outbound materials at pre-conditioning facilities
  • Auditing ( composition analysis) of pre- and post-processed Blue Box materials and residual materials at post-collection partner facilities and/or dedicated audit facilities
  • Observation of audits undertaken by stakeholders
  • Testing and refinement of auditing protocols and plans and
  • Surveyingof residential curbsideblue boxparticipation (materials at the curb fullness of bins).

• RepresentsCM in a professional manner inside and outside of CM audit facilities.
  
• Identifiescontinuous improvement opportunities within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post secondary education/Bachelors degree in an environmental field business project management and/or waste management are an asset.
• Direct experience or knowledge of Blue Box recycling programs stewardship programs or related field is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experiences may be considered.
  

Experience

• Experience in waste or recycling audits is an asset.
  

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and the ability to communicate and apply AI technologies effectively within a business context.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on information accuracy.
  
• Ability to motivate others in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
  
• Competent working with numbers.
  
• This role involves physical work (e.g. standing forlong periodsof time andlifting upto 50lbs).
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly with Excel SharePoint Teams.
  
• Comfortable with written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Able to relay analytical observations.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.
  
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week.
• This role requires field work(approximately 90% field work 10% work from a Canadian home office) resulting insomescheduling variability to accommodate operational needs.
  
• This role also involves regular overnight travel to sites throughout Ontario anticipated to be a total of 4-weeks of 2-weeks at a time during the 4-month internship.
• Extra or flexible hours may berequiredon occasion. The job demands that the incumbent have a flexible work schedule with periods of uneven workload.
  
• This role involves working in facilities that are subject to hot/cold weatherconditions loudmachineryand dusty/dirty environments.
  
• A valid Drivers license isrequired and comprehensive vehicle insurance isrequired.
  
• Based in Ontario with the ability to travel within the province.
  

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• A salary of $14700 for the 4-month term.
• The salary listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects working full-time hours.
  

Job Vacancy Reason

• This is a new 4-month internship role.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant andInterviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers Circular Materials develops implements and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection management promotion and education and reporting.

Together we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected recycled and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economybenefitingboth people and the environment.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer seeking team members with a diversity of thought skills experiences culture and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organizationoperatingacross Canada our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feela strong senseof belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.

• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.

• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fostersa strong senseof belonging for employees of all backgrounds.

• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including women Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of part of our commitment to reconciliation Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our acknowledge that Circular Materialsoperateson the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in the workplace and beyond.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodationin accordance withall applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes upon contacting.This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Junior IC